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Contribute and Thrive, Talking Trees hold open house in Plevna

Behind the scenes, an innovative, co-operative based economic development initiative in North Frontenac has been gathering momentum. The project, or what is really a set of projects, was made public over a year ago. It was originally known as the One Small Town initiative. It…

World-renowned Harp and Guitar Duo to Perform at MERA

MERA is proud to announce a concert featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh on the harp and Chris Newman, guitar, on Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 PM. The Irish Times proclaimed them “the finest Celtic duo in the world.” The virtuoso partnership of England’s premier flat-picking guitarist…

Sharbot Lake Criminal Court

Long wet drive, for a short, dry session Court workers, including the court clerk and reporter, in addition to crown lawyers, probation officers, two members of the OPP, along with Judge Geoff Griffin, all trudged in from Kingston and Napanee through the ice and rain for the 10…

Re - Clearview use in Lanark County

Our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart, has recently said her role is to educate municipalities on the possible human health risk of spraying Dow Chemical’s Clearview poison to manage Wild Parsnip. I think she has it backwards. If there is risk in a vegetable she…

Re – road crews and fire service

I was very impressed with the road crews with the ice/snow storm that we had. They take the safety on the road very seriously. I greatly appreciate the job done and the hours put in. I have to come understand at the next council meeting the two substation are going to be…

Bull Lake resident upset of neighbours gazebo

I am writing to communicate my frustration as a property owner on Bull Lake, Central Frontenac. I have been trying to get some action on property violations in our bay from the Township. I have officially complained to the building inspectors both Jeremy Nevin and now Shawn…

Fatal Fire near Sharbot Lake

Last night Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue responded to a reported house fire on Townline Road with a person and pets still inside. On arrival Firefighters found the house involved in fire. Firefighters quickly entered the burning house to perform search & rescue, they found and…

RODGERS, Gordon Keith (“Corky”)

1946 – 2018 Peacefully, on April 9 with family at his side, following a 4-month illness with an aggressive cancer. Gord, son of Ned and Connie, was born on February 16, 1946 in Montreal. Predeceased by both parents and brother Bob, he leaves wife and soul-mate of 50 years, Barb,…

MALY, Deloris (nee Massey)

Peacefully in her 84th year with family by her side on March 28th 2018, at Centennial Place in Millbrook (formerly of Havelock). Beloved wife of the late John Maly (2015) for 64 years. Deloris will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lynnda Mckey (Robert), Brian Maly…

Watson, Michael Gerald

1962-2018 On Friday April 6, 2018, Mike lost his courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family, his wife Laurie and his children Jessica (Doug Chapman), Lindsay (Phil Asselstine) and Jake. He will be missed by his cherished grandchildren: Connor & Lilah Chapman…